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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: USN-6902-1 Critical: Apache HTTP Server Issue

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Apache HTTP Server could be made to expose sensitive information over the network.
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6902-1
July 18, 2024

apache2 vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Summary:

Apache HTTP Server could be made to expose sensitive information over the
network.

Software Description:
- apache2: Apache HTTP server

Details:

It was discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain
handlers configured via AddType. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to obtain source code.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
   apache2                         2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
   apache2                         2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
   apache2                         2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
   https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6902-1
   CVE-2024-40725

Package Information:
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12
   https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: USN-6902-1 Critical: Apache HTTP Server Issue

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Calendar Grey July 18, 2024
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The latest Ubuntu Security Advisory USN-6903-1 pertains to a critical vulnerability identified in the Nginx web server, disclosed on July 20, 2024.
Apache HTTP Server could be made to expose sensitive information over the network.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: Apache HTTP Server could be made to expose sensitive information over the network. Software Description: - apache2: Apache HTTP server Details: It was discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain handlers configured via AddType. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain source code.

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS apache2 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS apache2 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS apache2 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6902-1

CVE-2024-40725

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6902-1

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21

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